EPCOR Promises to Cover Overruns for Town Utilities Plan
The town of Taber hosts an open house on September 5 at 6:30 p.m. to explain EPCOR’s Alternative Service Delivery proposal for the wastewater and stormwater system upgrades. EPCOR cites a roughly 14.4 million capital cost vs traditional estimates above 30 million, and notes the town would retain ownership and set rates if ASD proceeds.
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Taber
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Joe Gysel
Associated Engineering
Ray Bryant
Axor Group Inc
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Hole
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Cornfest in Taber Celebrates Another Successful Weekend
Organizers tout a strong Cornfest weekend with good weather and large crowds. Volunteers and sponsors supported activities including motocross while officials note no wristband refunds and safety checks were conducted. A single entry count was not possible, but turnout appeared robust during opening ceremonies and Friday to Saturday events.
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Taber
Chamber of Commerce
Candy Karren
Tabor and District
Tom Machacek
Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association
Calgary
Lethbridge
Machacek
Taber Extends Literacy Day to Celebrate Sept 7–9
Marilyn Visser Tabers literacy co ordinator says the town will celebrate the weekend Sept 7 9 for International Literacy Day. She cites a Statistics Canada survey showing 40 percent of adult Albertans and 35 percent of working age Albertans lack basic literacy skills.
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Taber
Marilyn Visser
Visser
Premier visits shelter in Taber for funding talks
Premier Ed Stelmach will stop at the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale then visit Taber Safe Haven Women's Shelter to discuss funding and staffing. Shelter director Jennifer Gullage says only 10 of 18 beds are Alberta Children Services funded, creating vacancy pressures and a 60 percent staff turnover.
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Coaldale
Birds of Prey Centre
Stelmach
Taber
Safe Haven
Taber Golf Club
Jennifer Gullage
Gullage
Alberta Children Services
Alberta
Gallage
Tim Hortons
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